Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Cilacap
Cilacap (Indonesia) is a large port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 51220). It lies on the Indian Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDCXP
- World Port Index no.
- 51220
- Coordinates
- 7.73°S, 109.00°E
- Harbor size
- Large
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Jawa
- Other names
- Tjilatjap
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 20.1 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 1,120 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,100 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,720 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Cilacap, with full port guides:
- Semarang (Tanjung Emas) · 100 nm
- Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) · 160 nm
- Surabaya (Tanjung Perak) · 220 nm
- Singapore · 630 nm
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 163 (Enroute) - Borneo Jawa Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara.
Frequently asked questions about Cilacap
Where is Port of Cilacap?
Cilacap (Indonesia) lies on the Indian Ocean, at about 7.73°S, 109.00°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cilacap?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDCXP for Cilacap. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Cilacap from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,120 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,720 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Semarang (Tanjung Emas), Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Surabaya (Tanjung Perak).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Cilacap?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Cilacap through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.